MDS Coordinator - Skilled Nursing

Senior Lifestyle•Gorham, ME

About The Position

The MDS Coordinator coordinates the development and completion of resident assessments in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. The position supports residents in achieving the highest practicable level of functional ability and satisfaction by facilitating the interdisciplinary team’s care-planning process, encouraging family involvement in care conferences, and participating in clinical meetings and communications. The coordinator manages assessment schedules and documentation, ensures assessments are accurately completed and submitted, and works with clinical and business teams on care plans, therapy schedules, validation reports, and billing concerns. The role also supports education about the RAI process, managed care case management, residents’ rights, and HIPAA compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and RN license.
Registered Nurse with emphasis on geriatrics.
3–5+ years of experience.
MDS experience.
Acceptable fluency in English to perform job duties and communicate orally and in writing with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
ICD-10 competency.
Ability to manage multiple assessment schedules and accurately complete assessments and care plans.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve the highest level of resident function and satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

RAC-CT certification.
Experience in Managed Care case management.
Experience with MAC and RAC medical review processes.
HIPAA compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the assessment schedule and open resident assessments in accordance with applicable federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines for the resident assessment instrument, including implementation of CAAs and CATS.
Select the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) that most accurately reflects the resident’s condition and captures resources used and care provided.
Gather documentation to accurately encode assessment items and ensure assessments are complete, accurate, signed, and submitted to the state database in accordance with RAI or state regulations.
Meet daily with the Rehab Program Manager to review resident therapy schedules and minimize the need for non-scheduled assessments.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure care plans are comprehensive, completed on time, and kept current with the resident’s condition.
Attend and participate in Resident Care Conferences.
Disseminate new or updated RAI materials to the interdisciplinary team, including assessment calendars and due dates.
Facilitate involvement of appropriate health professionals to improve or maintain residents’ functional abilities at the highest practicable level.
Assist with and/or direct Managed Care case management duties.
Review state validation reports and ensure appropriate follow-up action is taken when needed.
Serve on and participate in facility committees as required or directed, including At Risk, Triple Check, and Medicare UR committees.
Educate nurses and CNAs about the RAI process and how their duties can affect it.
Communicate with the Business Office about unfinished assessments, defaults, and other billing concerns.
Understand, comply with, and promote rules and regulations regarding Residents’ Rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators and maintain a professional appearance.
Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.